Author Archives: Health

Zambian study finds no link between HIV status and COVID-19 severity, but risk quadruples for people with severe HIV infection

Having HIV is not an independent risk factor for severe COVID-19 and death amongst patients hospitalised with COVID-19, according to a Zambian study published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. However, patients with more severe HIV infection are more likely to develop severe COVID-19 or die of COVID-19 compared to those without complications. “This… Read More »

Now You Can Own a Louis Vuitton Branded Basketball and Backboard

In the coming weeks, Louis Vuitton is returning to add its luxurious touch to the basketball experience. And lucky patrons will soon be shooting hoops in style with the latest to come from the NBA x Louis Vuitton collection. You might remember the brand’s previous NBA collaboration featuring the $ 4,250 Ball in Basket bag.… Read More »

Throg, the Frog Version of Thor, Makes One of the MCU’s Greatest Cameos Ever in Loki

Marvel Studios/Marvel Comics The following story contains light spoilers for Loki Episode 5, “Journey Into Mystery.” A week after the show Loki introduced its vast audience to a version of the character Loki who is, well, an alligator, the show Loki kept the momentum going. Episode 5, titled “Journey Into Mystery” introduced another variant of… Read More »

mRNA vaccines slash risk of COVID-19 infection by 91 percent in fully vaccinated people, study finds

People who receive mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are up to 91 percent less likely to develop the disease than those who are unvaccinated, according to a new nationwide study of eight sites, including Salt Lake City. For those few vaccinated people who do still get an infection, or “breakthrough” cases, the study suggests that vaccines reduce… Read More »